A Threatened Invasion of Rafah Will Be a Catastrophe for Civilians
by Anera
May 6, 2024
Today, Israel issued evacuation orders in the form of airdropped leaflets, text messages and phone calls to the large civilian population now sheltering in Rafah, directing people in the eastern neighborhoods of Rafah to flee to Mawasi, a southern coastal area devoid of infrastructure for basic services. Most families sheltering in Rafah have already been…
Read MoreLivelihoods Under Attack in Gaza
by Anera
Apr 25, 2024
Part of a series on the impact of the war on all sectors of economic life within Gaza, Anera’s immediate response and plans for the future. Other posts cover housing, education, WASH, health and food production systems. Livelihood Recovery In Gaza, 57 years of occupation and 17 years of blockade have substantially affected the population’s economic well-being. In 2022 and the…
Read MoreAnera Head Among InterAction Member CEOs Sending Public Letter To President Biden To Address Crisis In Gaza
by Anera
Apr 25, 2024
InterAction and 50 Member CEOs, some of whom have organizations that work in Gaza, urge President Biden to take decisive and actionable steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Detailed within this letter are specific steps and commitments that can save numerous civilian lives and alleviate the suffering of Palestinians on the brink of…
Read MoreAdequate Housing is Under Attack in Gaza
by Anera
Apr 18, 2024
In Gaza, systematic bombardment of civilian housing and infrastructure has created a crisis of shelter that is endangering over a million.
Read MoreInternational Community Urged to Act Against Israel’s Repeated Failure to Stop Settler Attacks on Palestinian Communities
by Anera
Apr 17, 2024
The undersigned members of the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) urgently call upon the international community to intervene and halt settler attacks targeting Palestinian civilians and protect Palestinian communities near illegal settlements. The International NGO Community urges international actors to hold the Government of Israel accountable for persistently failing to prevent these attacks, forcibly…
Read MoreSolidarity and Faith – Our Community Raised Over $1M During Ramadan
Apr 15, 2024
I wanted to thank you — our Anera donor community — for your support during Ramadan, the holiest and most significant month for Muslims worldwide. Despite the hardships, the spirit of Ramadan prevails, with communities around the world coming together in solidarity and faith. Through your support, you were part of this historic effort, helping…
Read MoreCoalition INGO Letter to the White House and National Security Council: Attack on Humanitarian Workers in Gaza
by Anera
Apr 4, 2024
President Joe Biden, United States of AmericaApril 4, 2024 Mr. President: We write to you as the leaders of US-based NGOs with staff operating on the frontlines of critical humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The majority of us have seen members of our staff killed or injured, and we fear deeply for the safety of our…
Read MoreAnera is Pausing Gaza Operations Amid Rising Threats and Attack on WCK
by Anera
Apr 2, 2024
Following the targeted Israeli attack on a humanitarian aid convoy yesterday, resulting in the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers, Anera is taking the unprecedented step of pausing its humanitarian operations in Gaza.
Read MoreEducation is Under Attack in Gaza
by Anera
Mar 28, 2024
Part of a series on the impact of the war on all sectors of economic life within Gaza, Anera’s immediate response and plans for the future. Other posts cover livelihoods, housing, WASH, health and food production systems. The Gaza Strip, covering an area of 365 square kilometers, is home to a population of 2.3 million…
Read MoreRising Rates of Child Marriage in Lebanon
by Anera
Mar 28, 2024
A recent news article shows the rising rates of child marriage in Lebanon due to economic collapse in the region.
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